Event Dates
From: Friday, January 17, 2025
To: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Hamburg is calling – the bears are coming ! January will be hot in the city as thousands of bears visit the city for a post Christmas party.
On the third weekend of January, the legendary Nordbären Bärenpaadiie XXL will attract more than 1600 bears and friends to the city of Hamburg in Germany.
- Visiting for Bear Pride? Stay in St.Georg, close to the gay bars with a wide range of hotels available. The Central Hotel bel étage, is rated superb by guests with deluxe rooms and charming hosts.
Hamburg Bear Weekend Highlights: Big – Bigger – Bear!
- Next Edition – Friday January 17th – Sunday January 19th, 2025.
- With everything from cozy saunas to bear-themed bowling and scenic harbour tours, there’s something for every bear and their friends.
- Events kick off with the Dragon Sauna Delight on Friday at 1 pm, followed by the Welcome Party at Uebel&Gefährlich from 9pm for a Bears and Friends Get Together.
- Don’t miss the timeless tradition of Bear Bowling on Saturday, followed by the Harbour Tour on the high seas featuring a 2-hour tour showcasing attractions like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
- Saturday Night plays host to the BärenpaadiieXXL party, celebrating 24 years in 2025. Venue to be confirmed.
- Events end on Sunday with the bear brunch.
- Dress warmly, embrace the camaraderie, and enjoy every bit of the bear-tastic Hamburg weekend! 🐻🎉
- Stay close to the city’s top attractions and gay bars at The Mercure Hamburg Mitte a highly-rated 4 star option with spacious rooms and great location.
The Venues
- Dragon Sauna Delight: Large sauna (1500 m²) with Finnish sauna, steam room, lockers, private cabins, spa bathtub, bar & restaurant, TV room, movie rooms with lounge areas. 13-minute drive from St Pauli.
- Uebel&Gefährlich: A former war time bunker, now a club with two distinct club spaces on two different floors connected by an impressive spiral staircase. A must visit when in Hamburg. 3-minute drive from St Pauli.
- Markthalle Hamburg: Convention center located at Klosterwall, it was designed by the architect Fritz Schumacher and built in 1913. The main hall can hold up to 1,000 people. 9-minute drive from St Pauli.
- Körri Speisekontor: Fish & chips, currywurst & burgers at a contemporary stop known for its lavish Sunday brunch buffet. 10-minute drive from St Pauli.
Hotels in St. Georg
Home to 12 gay bars all close together. Known as the red light area, St. Georg is home to older gay bars and cruising/leather venues.
- Hotel Wedina an der Alster – Rated “Fabulous” by guests, the three star hotel is renowned for its fantastic breakfasts, stylish rooms, great location and warm welcome.
- Le Royal Méridien Hamburg – 5 Star hotel with beautiful indoor pool, modern gym, located in the city centre on Alster lake with spectacular views.
Hotels in St. Pauli
A nightlife area with 10 gay bars and late night clubs.
- Empire Riverside Hotel – 4-Star “Fabulous” rated hotel with panoramic views, superb fitness centre and spa and just 100m from the harbour and gay bars.
- Auto-Parkhotel – Family run, centrally located 2-star hotel offering great value and easy walking distance to the bars.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Henri Downtown is where we stay close
to the gay bars in the centre of the city!
For further information and advice on
Hamburg Bear Weekend Website
There are two gay areas in Hamburg the first being St. Georgs where you will find 12 gay bars all close together this area is also known as the red light area The other area is St. Pauli and has 10 gay bars and clubs.
Gay Map Hamburg / St. Georgs
Gay Map Hamburg / St. Pauli
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Highlights of the Bärenpaadiie festival in Hamburg.
Hamburg, Germany, has a lively and diverse LGBTQ+ community, making it a welcoming destination for gay travelers and residents alike. The city offers a range of gay-friendly establishments, events, and resources.
A vibrant district with LGBTQ+-friendly venues, around the Reeperbahn area, known for its nightlife.
Staying in the heart of the city gives you easy access to major attractions, shopping districts, & upscale hotels.